News & Events
Background information on Cowra Council and all current and archived news releases are available on this website. For additional information or to arrange an interview, please contact: -
David Dixon
Cowra Council Public Relations Officer
Phone: (02) 6340 2087
Fax: (02) 6340 2011
Email: ddixon@cowra.nsw.gov.au
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16 MAY 2013 - Water charge changes for ratepayers
16 MAY 2013 - Public asked for feedback on Council’s future plans
7 MAY 2013 - Local government reform a work in progress
7 MAY 2013 - Pool Register to save lives
7 MAY 2013 - New agreement on Rail Revival
23 APR 2013 - New law threatens Council independence
9 APR 2013 - Extra shop-front consultation offers public a say
9 APR 2013 - Free tickets for ‘Kids of Yesterday’ to rock Cowra
8 APR 2013 - Public consultation on bypass proposals
26 MAR 2013 - Short and long-term bypass options for Cowra
15 MAR 2013 - Long, hot summer hits our water bills
28 FEB 2013 - Aboriginal flag to fly at Council
28 FEB 2013 - Illegal parkers beware
12 FEB 2013 - Leash-free area opening Saturday
6 FEB 2013 - Concerns over new Local Lands proposals
31 JAN 2013 - Park renaming for “living legend” Lynne
19 DEC 2012 - Festival Youth Ambassador Program Open
19 DEC 2012 - Australia day nominees announced
27 NOV 2012 - By-election for late February
14 NOV 2012 - Australia Day time to recognise quiet achievers
14 NOV 2012 - Energy audits to save on power
14 NOV 2012 - Keep grass down for hot summer ahead
13 NOV 2012 - Council supports “living legend” for Reserve renaming
7 NOV 2012 - No “State” in Infrastructure Strategy for country NSW
7 NOV 2012 - Restoration of river – Removal of Willows Stage 2
7 NOV 2012 - Councillor Sue Maynes
5 NOV 2012 - Tidy win for our Town
5 NOV 2012 - Recycling wood a bridge to the past
31 OCT 2012 - Centroc Summit to examine greater cooperation
30 OCT 2012 - Festival call for volunteers as High Commissioner visits
24 OCT 2012 - Pedestrian refuge for Hospital
24 OCT 2012 - Rail line reopening on track
28 SEP 2012 - Mayor, Deputy re-elected by new Council
25 SEP 2012 - 2013 Cowra Youth Council Nominations Open
31 AUG 2012 - Australia Day Nominations Open
21 AUG 2012 - Unveiling recognises park “labour of love”
16 AUG 2012 - Phase Two Safe Seniors now open
16 AUG 2012 - “Good Service Mob” team-up with Council
6 AUG 2012 - Tree vandals — information sought
2 AUG 2012 - Alternative heavy vehicle route consultants appointed
31 JUL 2012 - POW site planting success for Tree Day
31 JUL 2012 - Garbage/recycling service delays
24 JUL 2012 - Emergency pipeline safeguards water supply
24 JUL 2012 - Draft LEP on exhibition until July 30
19 JUL 2012 - Free Trees for National Tree Day
17 JUL 2012 - “No Stopping” in Railway Lane
17 JUL 2012 - Kiosk now serving residents’ needs
13 JUL 2012 - Woodstock dental project terminated
5 JUL 2012 - Sharps program launch for Cowra
5 JUL 2012 - Recognition of Service
5 JUL 2012 - Fine for illegal dumping
28 JUN 2012 - Council’s future plans approved
28 JUN 2012 - NAIDOC Week full of fun and activity
28 JUN 2012 - Smoking Ceremony in Cowra celebrates NAIDOC Week
28 JUN 2012 - CBD Master Plan in shopfront display
28 JUN 2012 - Register now for candidates’ seminar!
28 JUN 2012 - Are you Mr NAIDOC 2012?
21 JUN 2012 - LEP lot size approval from Government
19 JUN 2012 - Launch making our seniors safer
12 JUN 2012 - Visit success for Naval Chiefs
8 JUN 2012 - Water Service Interruption
7 JUN 2012 - ‘Safe Seniors’ the aim of new project
6 JUN 2012 - Japan and Australia Naval Chiefs visit Cowra
4 JUN 2012 - Local Government candidates’ seminars in July
29 MAY 2012 - Government pledges $500,000 for Peace Precinct
25 MAY 2012 - Schools support reconciliation
22 MAY 2012 - Destructive weed found in Cowra Shire
18 MAY 2012 - National Sorry Day event in May
18 MAY 2012 - Public invited to comment on Council’s future plans
8 MAY 2012 - Recycled Art for great prizes
30 APR 2012 - Youth Week concert features ‘Home Grown’ talent from near and far
26 APR 2012 - Public invited to comment on concepts for water reuse
23 APR 2012 - Five councils gather to discuss next stage of Cowra Lines re-opening
17 APR 2012 - Home Grown Concert showcases local talent
13 APR 2012 - Boiled Water Alert Lifted: Woodstock, Westville & Pearce's Scheme
10 APR 2012 - Youth Week activities to kick off on Friday 13th with the Freaky Friday Movie Night
5 APR 2012 - Woodstock residents to continue boiling water over Easter
29 MAR 2012 - Boiled Water Alert: Woodstock / Westville / Pearce’s Scheme
28 MAR 2012 - West Cowra drainage a focus in budget discussions
28 MAR 2012 - Green Guards get planting at the Peace Precinct
20 MAR 2012 - Flood clean up continues: Cowra declared Natural Disaster Area
15 MAR 2012 - Exhibition of draft LEP one step closer
12 MAR 2012 - Community feedback on water, sewerage and stormwater services needed
6 MAR 2012 - Finnish Artefacts on Display for Festival
29 FEB 2012 - That’s What You Think!
29 FEB 2012 - Parking a breeze at PCYC’s new complex
29 FEB 2012 - Water Treatment Plant for Darbys on the way
28 FEB 2012 - Special Treats at the Festival Carnival
20 FEB 2012 - Record Entries in the Festival Youth Ambassador Program
17 FEB 2012 - Prize money on offer for creative Aussie Bush sculptures
13 FEB 2012 - Rail Report to Minister stresses regional freight potential
7 FEB 2012 - Cowra greyhounds in the lead with new track opening today
6 FEB 2012 - Council calls for help to Clean Up Cowra
27 JAN 2012 - Cowra’s outstanding citizens recognised in 2012 Cowra Australia Day Awards
27 JAN 2012 - Two Winners for Cowra Shire Community Service Medal
25 JAN 2012 - Draft Community Plan goes on Public Exhibition
24 JAN 2012 - Long term improvements for our river precinct
24 JAN 2012 - Community Projects to receive Council Donations
16 JAN 2012 - Memorial to Eliza unveiled
9 JAN 2012 - Youth Council secures grant for 2012 Home Grown Concert
5 JAN 2012 - New off lead track for Cowra greyhounds
4 JAN 2012 - An excellent field in Australia Day Award nominations
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